Orientation is an opportunity to connect with campus resources and learn about your life at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Do you have family and others supporting your transition to the U of M? Encourage them to check out our Family and Student Supporters page!
Gopher Guide
The Gopher Guide is a website designed to support you and your family during your first year at the University and beyond. It is crafted to help with your transition and includes sections on Life at the U of M, Learning at the U of M, and Your Next Steps. The Guide will introduce you to various University departments and services, as well as the people, places, and things that will be part of your daily life. Gold Book when you attend Orientation in the summer.
You will also receive a planner with key campus resources when you attend Orientation in the summer.
College Contact Information
Please contact your college of enrollment with questions regarding your required placement exams or changing your orientation date.
College of Biological Sciences (CBS)
612-624-9717
[email protected]
College of Design (CDES)
612-626-3690
[email protected]
College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)
612-625-3339
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College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS)
612-301-2389
[email protected]
College of Liberal Arts (CLA)
612-625-2020
[email protected]
College of Science & Engineering (CSE)
612-624-2890
[email protected]
School of Nursing (SON)
612-625-7980
[email protected]
University Honors Program (UHP)
612-624-5522
[email protected]